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✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

The main point of this passage is that

carbon tetrachloride can be very dangerous when it is heated
the government banned carbon tetrachloride in 1970 ✘
although carbon tetrachloride can legally be used in industry, it is not allowed in home products. ✓
carbon tetrachloride used to be a regular part of cleaning compounds

✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

The word “widely” in line 2 could most easily be replaced by

grandly
extensively ✓
largely ✘
hugely

✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

The word “banned” in line 4 is closest in meaning to

forbidden ✓
allowed
suggested ✘
instituted
✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

According to the passage, before 1970 carbon tetrachloride was

used by itself as a cleanser
banned in industrial use ✘
often used as a component of cleaning products ✓
not allowed in home cleaning products

✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

It is stated in the passage that when carbon tetrachloride is heated, it becomes

harmful ✓
colorless
a cleaning compound ✘
inflammable

✓ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
1/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

The word “inhaled” in line 7 is closest in meaning to

warmed
breathed in ✓
carelessly used
blown
✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

The word “revoked” in line 8 could most easily be replaced by

gave
granted
instituted ✘
took away ✓

✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

It can be inferred from the passage that one role of the U.S. government is to
regulate product safety ✓
prohibit any use of carbon tetrachloride ✘
instruct industry on cleaning methodologies
ban the use of any chemicals

✘ Questions 1-9
Points: Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This
0/1 compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of
propellants.
Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a
common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it
changes into a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous
characteristic, the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970. The United States has taken
similar action with various other chemical compounds.

The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses

additional uses of carbon tetrachloride
the banning of various chemical compounds by the U.S. government ✓
further dangerous effects of carbon tetrachloride ✘
the major characteristic of carbon tetrachloride
✘ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
0/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

The paragraph preceding this passage most likely discusses

A survey of eighteenth-century art
a different American artist ✓
Whistler’s other famous paintings ✘
European artists

✘ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
0/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

Which of the following best describes the information in the passage?

Several artists are presented
One artist’s life and works are described ✓
Various paintings are contrasted ✘
Whistler’s family life is outlined.
✓ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
1/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

Whistler is considered an American artist because

he was born in America ✓
he spent most of his life in Americat
he served in the U.S. military
he created most of his famous art in America

✘ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
0/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

The world “majority” in line 2 is closest in meaning to

seniority
maturity
large pices ✘
high percentage ✓
✘ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
0/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

It is implied in the passage that Whistler’s family was

unable to find any work at all in Rusia
highly supportive of his desire to pursue art ✘
working class ✓
military

✓ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
1/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

The word “objections” in line 7 is closest in meaning to

protests ✓
goals
agreements
battles
✘ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
0/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

In line 8, the “etchings” are

a type of painting
the same as a lithograph
an art form introduced by Whistler ✘
an art form involving engraving ✓

✘ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
0/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

The word “asymmetrical” in line 11 is closest in meaning to

proportionate
uneven ✓
balanced
lyrical ✘
✘ Questions 10-19
Points: The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was
0/1 born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in
1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The
family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was
unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in
Europe until his death.
Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly
Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother, as it is more commonly known. This
painting shows a side view of Whistler’s mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the
portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistler’s work.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passsage?

Whistler work with a variety of art forms.

Whistler’s Mother is not the official name of his painting. ✘
Whistler is best known for his etchings. ✓
Whistler’s Mother is painted in somber tones.

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Points:
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Lines 1-3
Lines 4-5
Lines 6-7 ✘
Lines 8-10 ✓

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